Track: Regulatory

The round table will address crucial topics in the field of recycled plastics, from the current market situation to future perspectives in its use in packaging. We will discuss practical experiences, highlighting opportunities and challenges, as well as the impact of taxation and certifications on the industry. We will delve into the relevance of recycled plastic in contact with food and conclude by evaluating the role of chemical recycling in achieving sustainability goals. An essential meeting to understand the current and future dynamics of plastic recycling.

The provisional political agreement between the Presidency of the Council of the EU and the representatives of the European Parliament on the proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste of 4 March constitutes another step towards its publication. Its entry into force, which will be mandatory for member States following its approval, will entail amendments to Royal Decree 1055/2022 on Packaging and Packaging Waste, and will introduce, in some cases, more restrictive measures and extend, in turn, the terms for some of them until 2040. 

Learn the strategies to attaining packaging circularity straight from experts in each field. EU Policies aimed at the circular economy starting in 2015, in addition to regulatory pressure, packager and consumer awareness and ongoing innovation in materials have made the incorporation of zero-waste strategies a reality in the packaging field. This tour will pivot between the following areas: reduction of materials, reutilisation, recycling and renewal.

Learn the strategies to attaining packaging circularity straight from experts in each field. EU Policies aimed at the circular economy starting in 2015, in addition to regulatory pressure, packager and consumer awareness and ongoing innovation in materials have made the incorporation of zero-waste strategies a reality in the packaging field. This tour will pivot between the following areas: reduction of materials, reutilisation, recycling and renewal.

Learn the strategies to attaining packaging circularity straight from experts in each field. EU Policies aimed at the circular economy starting in 2015, in addition to regulatory pressure, packager and consumer awareness and ongoing innovation in materials have made the incorporation of zero-waste strategies a reality in the packaging field. This tour will pivot between the following areas: reduction of materials, reutilisation, recycling and renewal.

EU regulations on packaging and waste address environmental issues and the harmonisation of the internal market. Despite apparent success, the amount of waste is still on the rise (188.7 kg/inhab in 2021). This is underscored by the challenges of plastics recycling. Spain, the third leading country in plastics recycling, is still tackling this issue, with 36% of its plastic waste ending up in landfills. This raises waste management concerns and suggests the need for more effective policies and the promotion of alternatives such as reuse and recycling. These topics will be addressed by the round-table discussion “Impact of Plastics on Packaging Waste Management”.